Pediatrician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A pediatrician earns a median of $210,040 a year ($100.98 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $212,110. About 39,390 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $210,040
- Gross pay
- $8,078.46
- Federal income tax
- −$1,505.52
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$439.96
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$120.61
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $6,012.36
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $210,040
- Federal
- $39,144
- FICA
- $14,575
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $156,321
- Marginal federal rate
- 24.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Pediatricians, General. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1221). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pediatrician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $100.98; the average is $101.98.
What is the salary range for a pediatrician?
The bottom 10% earn under $91,470 and the top 10% earn over $338,500 a year.
How much is $210,040 after taxes?
About $156,321 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $138,302 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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